Nila McRae, 84

Nila McRae, 84, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 27, 2024, surrounded by her husband, three sons, and a granddaughter.

Smith Valley seeks approval for $1.8M bond to rebuild classrooms gutted by mold and asbestos

A $1.8 million bond issue is on the ballot to restore a building of Smith Valley School that was gutted to remove mold and asbestos.

FVCC theater and music departments present musical farce

In this hilarious mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and 21st-century Broadway, Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the Renaissance rock star.

Notable reenactor brings president Roosevelt to Flathead Valley

Historic impersonator Joe Wiegand will bring the former president to life with presentations at the Northwest Montana History Museum and Flathead Valley Community College

Below normal water supply forecasted for Montana after low-snow winter

Montana’s winter is shaping up to have been among the worst for snowpack in 25 years and, combined with current outlooks, has water forecasters warning that streamflow levels this summer could be well below normal across most of the state.

Sister of Maine mass shooting victim calls lawmakers' 11th-hour bid for red flag law 'nefarious'

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The sister of one of the victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history accused lawmakers of acting "nefariously" by pressing at the 11th hour of the legislative session for a so-called red flag law that could be used to take away guns from someone experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Others, however, said such a law could have saved lives.

Legals for May, 2 2024

Bigfork's Gunlock commits to BYU

After a banner junior season in which she helped Bigfork finish second at the State A tournament, the Valkyries’ Braeden Gunlock announced Tuesday she has committed to play women’s basketball at Brigham Young University.

Three-story hotel proposed for Bigfork

A 64-room hotel is planned for a new subdivision on the north side of Bigfork.

WTC wraps up ‘Silent Sky’ this weekend

Brought to the stage by the Whitefish Theatre Company the thought-provoking show has three more performances on April 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Legals for April, 21 2024

Legals for April, 12 2024

Legals for April, 19 2024

Flathead Business Watercooler

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Land trust receives grants for affordable housing

The grants will be used as part of the funding for six affordable homes in Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish, according to the land trust.

Conservative states challenge federal rule on treatment of transgender students

At least five Republican state attorneys general are challenging a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools by banning blanket policies that bar transgender students from school bathrooms aligning with their gender, among other provisions.

Characters of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ dance through story in ballet performance

Characters include the White Rabbit, Smoking Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, March Hare, Sleepy Dormouse, Playing Cards, King and Queen of Hearts, the Tweedles, and of course, Alice herself. Performances are May 11 and 12.

Butte products shine in Sonny Holland Classic

BOZEMAN — On a day named for a Bobcat legend from Butte, two players from there shone in Montana State’s annual Sonny Holland Classic spring scrimmage in Bobcat Stadium on Saturday.

Norma Lee Ross, 87

Norma Lee Ross went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024, in Lynden, Washington, at the age of 87 following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Norma L. Ross, 87

Norma Lee Ross went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024, in Lynden, Washington, at the age of 87 following a long battle with Alzheimer's.